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Synopsis
In the gripping episode Muddy Track from the classic radio series Suspense, we meet Harry Clark, a desperate horse player who finds himself at a crossroads in life. Struggling with financial difficulties and the weight of his past, Harry is drawn into the underbelly of the gambling world when he is offered a job by the local bookie, Augie Pershing. This opportunity seems like a lifeline, but it quickly spirals into a nightmare that threatens not only his freedom but his very life.
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